- Must visit
Musée du Monastère Royal de Brou
Fine arts museum inside the Royal Monastery of Brou, with collections spanning painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a remarkable setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 13
$27
Average ticket price on Sep 13
$27
Fastest journey on Sep 13
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
2 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 13
1
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Sun, Sep 13, we found 1 trains from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 23m by train vs 1h 26m by car) and roughly $196 (€159) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $220 (€178)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 7:48 PM |
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Fine arts museum inside the Royal Monastery of Brou, with collections spanning painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a remarkable setting.
Museum dedicated to local identity, history, and Bresse traditions, useful for understanding the region beyond its famous monument.
Contemporary art venue presenting changing exhibitions in a compact city-center setting, ideal for a shorter cultural stop.
Main civic square framed by historic buildings, markets, and cafés nearby; a natural starting point for exploring the city center.
Popular urban park with lawns, paths, and shaded areas; ideal for a relaxed break close to the center.
Pedestrian-friendly shopping street lined with traditional facades, making it a pleasant route through the city center.
Bresse chicken with cream and morels is the area’s signature dish, prized for PDO poultry, rich local cream, and mushroom sauce from nearby Bresse traditions.
Bresse chicken in cream with crayfish combines the region’s famous poultry with a classic Ain-style sauce, showing the old festive cooking of Bresse.
Quenelles in Nantua sauce are soft pike dumplings baked with a creamy crayfish sauce, a major specialty from the Ain region often served around Bourg-en-Bresse.
Refined Michelin-starred dining by Georges Blanc, famed for Bresse cuisine, polished service, and an iconic gastronomic setting in nearby Vonnas.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on Bresse cooking, poultry, and regional products in a warm, classic atmosphere.
Historic Brasserie in Bourg-en-Bresse serving classic regional dishes in an elegant yet accessible setting near the city center.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and everyday cafés stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis and cafés usually get small change.
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Gare de Bourg-en-Bresse -> Hôtel de Ville, Bourg-en-Bresse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bourg-en-Bresse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Vienne and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vienne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Cloître, Les Saveurs du Marché
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Vienne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vienne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vienne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vienne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienne: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Lyon Sud Vienne Saint-Louis, La Pyramide, Hôtel La Gentilhommière.
Vienne, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienne, Gare Routière.
Bourg-en-Bresse is 1 km from Bourg-en-Bresse city centre. Public transport options include:
Bourg-en-Bresse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Bressan, L'Accent
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bourg-en-Bresse. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bourg-en-Bresse. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Bourg-en-Bresse, Hôtel Le Griffon d'Or, Best Western Hôtel de France.
Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Bourg-en-Bresse city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière.
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